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FreeJamaicaNow is an International Magazine created for the people by the people, to raise awareness about real issues impacting the lives of black people, from a Jamaican perspective. We will explore a variety of controversial and taboo topics. This is a forum for discussion and the sharing of ideas, we encourage free expression. Engage us with your ideas and comments. Together we can make real changes in our community.

No other group of people has faced more persecution in the Jamaican society than the Rasta man. From the Coral Gardens massacre, to the denial of basic social services, to the frivolous charges for ganja possession, to the blatant discrimination and scorn by the larger society, to the destruction of Pinnacle, the Rasta man have truly suffered at the hands of the Jamaican society. Ironically while Rastas are largely treated with great disdain inside the country, Rasta levity is also the very basis on which the Jamaican culture is packaged and sold around the world. Jamaica is known more for Rastafarianism, ganja and reggae music than any other single thing. Jamaicans are known for many things, we excel in many areas but no one can deny that it is the Rasta man that is largely responsible for the Jamaican culture that the world adores. Read More............................

How did they get over on us like this?

This is excerpts of a poem I happened to hear while browsing the tube. I didn't catch the poet's name and didn't catch it word for word but I thought it so profound, I had to share with you guys. If anyone knows the Poet and can send me the full poem, please share.........How did they get us to feed our babies cow’s milk instead of human milk?How did they get us to substitute food with chemicals that we cannot spell much less pronounce?How did they get us to wear the same clothes? Everyone’s shopping at the same stores, wearing the same clothes. Trying to look unique while all the while looking the same? How did they get us to feed our families out of boxes and cans?How did they get us to outlaw marijuana but in law artificial colors and flavors?How did they get us hooked on alcohol, nicotine and hormones while they burn down the herb fields?How did they get us to sit in front of a box for hours with no movement, when movement is the essence of life?How did they get us to robotize our kids with computers, video games & cell phones?How did they get us to buy water? Human beings are 60% water, isn't water the essence of life. Water is our natural birthright so tell me how the fuck did they get us to buy water? How did they get over on us like this?

By Lyttle & Thomas

﻿With the Sound Systems as its Heartbeat, the Entertainers as its voice and the People as its Body & Soul, the 1980s in summary was the pivotal turning point in the transformation of Dancehall becoming an industry. Today, the 80s foundation is still seen as the cornerstone of the businessIn the 80s Dancehall – Reggae Recall, is focused on the sub-genre of Reggae music known as DANCEHALL. This book is a positive recollection of the entertainment aspect of the music in the 1980s throughout Jamaica West Indies and its connection to foreign countries. Dancehall, as outlined in this book, focuses on the way we know it as "a way of life." It is a culture that was created to fulfill the need for entertainment among the minority and the poorer class of Jamaicans. Rooted in the ghetto, dancehall has emerged to become an Industry spanning several continents around the globe.

Beres Hammond is undoubtably one of the greatest singer/song writer to emerge out of Jamaica. Don't be deceived by this humble man's cool profile. The playful smile, the unassuming demeanor, the beard and the cap and the spectacles might lull you into forgetting that you’re in the presence of an awesome musical talent. Beres Hammond is one of only a handful of people responsible for maintaining a mighty legacy of soulful reggae music—a select group of artists like Toots and Gregory, like Dennis and Bob.Read More...........................

FJN humbly pays tribute to the first pioneers, the men and women who created the The Sound System Culture in Jamaica. These are the God Fathers of what would later be known to the world as Dancehall Music.

Terror Fabulous

Jody Anne Maxwell

Rachel Stuart

Nadine Sutherland

H.I.M. Haile Selassie I Speech to the United Nations New York City, NYOctober 4, 1963

"...until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned: That until there are no longer first-class and second class citizens of any nation; That until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes; That until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; That until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained; And until the ignoble and unhappy regimes that hold our brothers in Angola, in Mozambique and in South Africa in subhuman bondage have been toppled and destroyed; Until bigotry and prejudice and malicious and inhuman self-interest have been replaced by understanding and tolerance and good-will; Until all Africans stand and speak as free beings, equal in the eyes of all men, as they are in the eyes of Heaven; Until that day, the African continent will not know peace. We Africans will fight, if necessary, and we know that we shall win, as we are confident in the victory of good over evil..."